Hours
Murphy Library
COVID-19 Library Updates: Murphy Library is committed to providing library services and access to collections while maintaining safe practices. Learn more about our updated library services.
Special hours: May 14 - 22
Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED
Summer hours: May 23 - August 12
Sunday: 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Monday - Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: CLOSED
Special hours: Summer finals
June 16, Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
July 14, Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
August 11, Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Special closures:
May 28 - 30, Saturday - Monday: CLOSED
July 3 - 4, Sunday- Monday: CLOSED
September 5, Monday: CLOSED
Special hours: August 13 - September 4
Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED
Reference Hours
May 13 - 22
Any time: Email us or schedule an appointment
Summer 2022: May 23 - August 12
Any time: Email us or schedule an appointment
August 13 - September 5
Any time: Email us or schedule an appointment
Fall 2022: September 6 - December 14
Visit a librarian at the reference desk (1st floor), call us at 608.785.8508, web chat with us, or Zoom with us at the following times:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Any time: Email us or schedule an appointment
Summer hours: May 16 - September 2
Open by appointment only.
In our commitment to public health and safety, we recommend visitors please call (608) 785-8511 or email ahead of your visit to schedule an appointment. Additionally, please wear face coverings inside our facilities and maintain proper physical distancing.
General service updates:
- Continued, limited services via email as possible. Please note that response times may be delayed due to high volume of requests.
- Additional archival resources are available online at: Murphy Library Digital Collections.
- Transfers of archival materials from the Wisconsin Historical Society and other Area Research Centers may take additional time due to COVID-19.
- Please note, SC/ARC is closed on holidays and maintains reduced hours during university break/intersession periods such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, January-term, spring break, and summer.
Coffee Shop Hours:
Closed for the summer.
For more information, please visit our Murphy's Mug information page.
Summer 2022
Tutoring hours vary depending upon subject. Please visit the Murphy Learning Center's schedule page to choose your subject and view available tutor times.